Senior Financial Accountant

Ref: 540380

London, UK

£80,000

• Permanent
• SAP Expertise
• Financial Forecasting Efficiency
• Not Immediately Available

About the candidate

An ACCA Qualified Senior Financial Accountant with a comprehensive understanding and expertise in both IFRS and US GAAP. Displaying a stellar ability in the utilisation of SAP, encompassing extensive knowledge in System21 and Oracle systems as well. Boasting considerable experience in the conversion from US GAAP to local EMEA IFRS, alongside adeptness in the preparation of management accounts, and maintaining beneficial auditor relationships. Known for skillfully presenting accounts to senior management, up to the CAO level, with a significant focus on implementing innovative process improvements under tight deadlines.

What makes them great?

• Transformed the forecasting process, reducing the previously 3+ days process to 4 hours per quarter, hence saving approximately 15 days annually.
• Excelled as a team lead for the forecasting process, covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Headcount, and CAPEX spend.
• Played a pivotal role in the implementation of SAP, drawing on previous experience to incorporate and enhance best practices post go-live.
• Achieved a 60% YoY reduction in inter-company accounts receivable overdues by leading collaboration efforts with payable entity country managers.
• Consistently delivered detailed and timely month-end reporting within a tight 3-day close period, specialising in Overhead analysis.

Areas of expertise

• SAP Expertise with strong proficiency in both System21 and Oracle
• US GAAP to local GAAP bridging, with a secured adeptness in management accounts preparations
• Hands-on experience in auditor relations management
• Accomplished in Accounts Receivable Control, showcasing significant improvements in inter-company accounts receivables
• Financial Forecasting: Instrumental in streamlining the forecasting process, saving substantial time annually
• Expert in Balance Sheet Reconciliations and proficient in a fast-paced multinational corporate environment
• Capable in various financial reporting tools including Hyperion, BPC & OneStream
• Advanced Excel skills.